On my recent Adventure Getaway, not only did I bring back a lot of wild boar meat, but I was also gifted several packages of Axis venison. And ever since my trip to Israel I have been inspired to do more Israeli cooking because the cuisine there blew me away. So I used that wonderful combination of facts to make these Baked Eggs with Axis Venison and Tahini Sauce, which was inspired by the cover of the book Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi. For those of you who haven’t tried Axis venison, it has a sweeter quality than traditional venison or beef and is a bright red color. I just love it. Oh and before you continue reading, I just did a big WILD GAME FAQ over on my YouTube channel that you should check out, for all of your wild game questions, I love answering them so keep asking them on the video.

Baked Eggs with Axis Venison and Tahini Sauce:

What you can’t tell in this photo, is that buried into the meat is an array of spices, pine nuts and pistachios. So you run into a wonderful crunchy texture.

Try not to overcook the eggs so that the yolk is still runny, therefore you could pierce it and get a runny yolk everywhere, yum!

And make sure you keep extra yogurt on the side so you can keep adding dollops. It really makes the dish wonderful and a whole other level. And here’s the thing, you can use any ground meat for this recipe! So don’t let anything stop you.

How do you incorporate new and interesting flavors into your cooking? Let us know in the comments below! You can also tag us on Instagram at @georgiapellegrini, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and YouTube!

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Growing up on her family’s farm in upstate New York, Georgia
developed a passion for simple farm-to table food and a deep
connection to the outdoors. Having worked in the finance world
after college, she decided to leave her cubicle and reconnect with
her roots. After graduating from the French Culinary Institute, she
began working in Michelin restaurants in New York and France,
and soon started leading her renowned Adventure
Getaways: excursions around the country aimed at promoting
“manual literacy” and helping participants step outside of their
comfort zone and experience life more viscerally. Georgia is a firm believer in empowering people to be self-sufficient, identify personal strengths and pursue their life passions.